The Days of Abandonment

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Jane
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Yoana Yeah, I did. I think the whole story is her journey towards regaining herself, and understanding why it was such an idiotic idea to place all her self…moreYeah, I did. I think the whole story is her journey towards regaining herself, and understanding why it was such an idiotic idea to place all her self-worth and ambitions in life into this marriage, condition them on this man's love. But she is allowed to utterly fail to provide normality for anyone, because she has none in herself. I liked how she wasn't judged for it, even by herself, anywhere.(less)
Chris It's a good intro to Ferrante I guess.. before you make that larger reading commitment. …moreIt's a good intro to Ferrante I guess.. before you make that larger reading commitment. (less)
Yoana Around 1998-1999. Olga mentions she was 8 in the late 60s, and is 38 now.

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